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2026 PB Mississippi Small Town Showdown Announced


Prep Baseball Mississippi Staff

MISSISSIPPI – Prep Baseball Mississippi is proud to unveil its first-ever Small Town Showdown, bringing together 12 of the premier 1A–3A programs from North Mississippi. The three-day event is set for February 26–28 at Tupelo Christian Prep School in Belden, MS.

The Small Town Showdown will shine a spotlight on Mississippi’s small-school baseball scene, featuring fierce competition, rising talent, and programs that continue to raise the bar across the state. Fans can expect three days of nonstop baseball action as some of North Mississippi’s best 1A–3A teams battle it out in Belden.

Below you can find the participating programs and tenative matchups for the inagural event.


PARTICIPATING TEAMS

SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Alcorn Central Bears 3A
Baldwyn Bearcats 2A
Belmont Cardinals 3A
Booneville Blue Devils 3A
Hamilton Lions 2A
Hatley Tigers 2A
Myrtle Hawks 2A
New Site Royals 2A
Pine Grove Panthers 1A
Starkville Academy Volunteers MAIS 4A
Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles 1A
Water Valley Blue Devils 2A

Thursday, February 26th

TIME GAME LOCATION
4:00 PM Hamilton vs. Pine Grove TCPS
7:00 PM Booneville vs. Tupelo Christian TCPS

Friday, February 27th

TIME GAME LOCATION
4:00 PM Baldwyn vs. Alcorn Central TCPS
7:00 PM Myrtle vs. Booneville TCPS

Saturday, February 28th

TIME GAME LOCATION
11:15 AM Alcorn Central vs. Hatley TCPS
2:00 PM TBD vs. Starkville Academy TCPS
4:45 PM Water Valley vs. New Site TCPS
7:00 PM Belmont vs. Tupelo Christian TCPS

UPCOMING 2026 PRESEASON EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE DATE LOCATION
North Mississippi Preseason ID 01/11 Elevate - Hernando, MS
South Mississippi Preseason ID 01/18 Pearl River CC - Poplarville, MS
Central Mississippi Preseason ID 01/19 GRIT Training - Flowood, MS
Mississippi Preseason All-State 01/25 Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS

 

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